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Camping Checklist (REI)

6/30/2018

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This is a good article from REI for beginners and is part of their series: Intro to Camping.

FYI – you won't need everything on their list, but remember to always bring the Ten Essentials.
  1. Navigation (map and compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter

Camping is a great way to get outside with family and friends or even by yourself. You can go camping in many state and national parks, at private campgrounds, in the backcountry or even in your own backyard.

Most campsites include a picnic table, a place to park your car and a spot to pitch your tent. Many also have shared bathrooms and running water.

What to Bring Camping
If it’s your first-time camping, it might be best to borrow or rent some of these things. 
  1. Tent
  2. Sleeping Bags
  3. Sleeping Pads
  4. Plenty of Food
  5. Weather-appropriate Clothing
  6. Hygiene & Medical Essentials

​Click below to read the full article.

Camping Checklist

Our camping checklist includes: tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, air mattresses, repair kits, camp kitchen supplies, the ten essential & more.

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Osprey Levity 60L (The Trek)

6/29/2018

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FYI – Finding the right backpack is super important. Youl need to spend some time researching packs, and this article will help.
 
Domonick Zanarini wrote a well thought out, thorough backpack review over at The Trek.
Summary
  • Osprey Levity / Lumina 60L ($270, 1 lb 13.3 oz) or Osprey Levity / Lumina 45L ($250, 1 lb 12.2 oz)
  • The tester liked the fit and feel of the pack. “I can confidently say this is one of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever worn.”
  • They didn’t like the side pockets, but they use a large diameter size water bottle than probably most people, which made it difficult to get in and out.
  • The tester didn’t like the top lid compartment.
  • They noted the lack of chest and hip belt pockets. FYI – This is a big drawback for us. We use those pockets all the time for snacks, water bottles, phone, camera, etc.
  • The tester noted that the silnylon material which makes up the main compartment felt delicate.
  • Even after all those knocks against it, the tester still rated it 8 out of 10 overall.

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